Dear Mayor Lee, Supervisor Chu, and Supervisor Chiu:
I am writing about the upcoming planned police raid on the Occupy SF protesters in Justin Herman Plaza. I ask that the SFPD be directed to show restraint when removing protesters from the plaza. I absolutely will not tolerate a repeat of Oakland in the streets of San Francisco. Mayor Quan and the Oakland PD's decision to use flashbangs, tear gas, and non-lethal projectiles on a crowd of protesters is appalling, embarrassing, and regrettable. Such a decision in San Francisco will surely make the situation worse. I, for one, have no desire to protest. I work. I own property. I pay taxes. However the moment the city government makes it clear that people will be treated with violence in the streets when peacefully assembling, my sentiment will change and I believe it will for many others as well.
I have expressed my right to assemble and my right to free speech in San Francisco several times before, and have always been impressed with SFPD's professionalism in balancing that right with public safety. Please continue with that positive track record now.
Best Regards,
Craig Given
Mayor Ed Lee (San Francisco): mayoredwinlee {{at}} sfgov.org
Supervisor Chu (Sunset District): Carmen.Chu {{at}} sfgov.org
Supervisor Chiu (Financial District): David.Chiu {{at}} sfgov.org
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ss0MxiDfS6M&feature=player_embedded
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/wed-october-26-2011/parks-and-demonstration---oakland-riot
No comments:
Post a Comment